At the bright and early hour of 7:30 a.m., one Belmont student gave up extra sleep and the first morning of Easter break with loved ones for a family he’d never met. With a phone wedged in between his shoulder and cheek, junior Jacob Bealle grasped a thick strap and pulled a shiny, sky-blue Cirrus SR 22 Turbo into the orange cast of morning sunlight. The sun just made its full appearance above the hangars at John C. Tune Airport, and already, his plane rolled onto the

Model Bridge at the West End section. (Trey Sullivan) The roar of the engine echoes throughout the Tennessee countryside as a train travels from Chattanooga to Nashville. On its journey, the it passes under tunnels, over bridges and through small towns. The train moves at a consistent pace in order to make it to its destination. It is crucial the train makes it in time, as it plays a key role in society. The year is 1957; the Louisville and Nashville Railroad has just

Belmont Vision Multimedia. (Zach Watkins) Five vehicles were broken into in the Curb Garage during the climax of the storm Monday night, as part of a larger pattern of vehicle break-ins across Nashville. “The safety of our campus community is our highest priority, and that includes keeping you informed of significant security concerns when they arise,” said Campus Security in a campus-wide email sent on Thursday. Security cameras found that the first suspect is “a male

University President Greg Jones at the State of the University address. (Olivia Abernathy) Belmont is currently facing financial challenges, but officials are optimistic for the future with new plans in place to conserve money. “Belmont is extremely well-positioned to navigate stormy waters, but if we’re going to navigate them, we have to be clear-eyed,” said Josh Yates, executive vice president for strategy and innovation at the annual State of the University address Wedne

SPARK banner hanging outside of McWhorter Hall. (Georgina America) From live Shakespeare performances on the lawn to graduate thesis presentations at the Janet Ayers Academic Center, students from across Belmont’s campus showcased their work at SPARK Day. “Our amazing students do incredible work throughout the year, oftentimes having projects that culminate at the end of the semester. We created spark last year as a way for students to have that chance to showcase their w

State Rep. Andy Ogles answering questions and debating politics with students. (Haley Ramsey A heated discussion broke out between state Rep. Andy Ogles and several students at a WELLCore event hosted by College Republicans on Monday morning, leading Chief of Campus Security Mark Labbé to intervene. Even before the event, the classroom reached capacity with eager students holding signs in protest, leaving even more students outside trying to get in. College Republicans hoste

The Fall Follies in Patton B13. (Abby Thomas)  If you smell laundry detergent, you’re in the right place.          In the dingy, fluorescent basement of Patton Hall at Belmont University, you can find the Fall Follies sketch comedy and improv group, rehearsing for two hours every Monday and Wednesday night. Though they may begin rehearsal by smashing rainbow confetti-filled eggs on each other’s heads, the Follies take their work seriously. New Follie Luke Anderson smashing a

Finley White, Lori Baker and Ella Bat-Ami. (Provided by Lisa Donahoo) Two Belmont students are working for foster care reform through community involvement and legislative action. “As a Christ-centered university, we are called to care for vulnerable children,” said sophomore Finley White, who works with Belmont Innovation Labs as a social entrepreneurship fellow. Finley White and freshman Ella Bat-Ami are both channeling their personal experiences in foster care to impr

The untold stories at the Nashville City Cemetery. Flowers melt atop a slab headstone at the Nashville City Cemetery. (Nick Rampe) As Tara Williams parks her black Hyundai Tucson in one of four parking spaces in the middle of the Nashville City Cemetery, she utters a phrase softly under her breath. “Hi, friends. Thank you for what you did before to allow me to be here today.” They’re not directed at anyone who can hear her, not even her colleague Jenni

Jessica Mendoza and Maya Johnson. (Nick Rampe) Mike Teavee, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt, Augustus Gloop, Charlie Bucket and now Maya Johnson have all received a golden ticket. While Johnson’s ticket may not give her the chance to inherit a chocolate factory, it does mean she will be drafted into the Athletes Unlimited Softball League on May 4 as the first player from a mid-major. “It’s something that, when you’re a little girl, you grow up dreaming of,” said Johnso

Belmont Vision Multimedia. (Zach Watkins) Former men’s head basketball coach Casey Alexander was the university’s highest-paid employee in 2024 with a salary of nearly $1.59 million, according to Belmont’s tax filing, which was made available on Wednesday. “Belmont aims to provide competitive compensation for every employee, providing salaries in line with market rates for a given role,” said April Hefner, associate vice president of marketing and communications at Belmont.

Images via Drew Scharnowski's and Jailyn Banks' Instagram accounts. Nearly two weeks after the transfer portal officially opened, Belmont transfers are settling in. The biggest news: Drew Scharnowski announced his committment to Duke University, and Jailyn Banks announced her's to the University of Georgia. Scharnowski, after averaging 10.7 points, six rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game this season for the Bruins, became one of the most coveted names in the portal and lands at

Maya Johnson poses with Athletes Unlimited Softball League golden ticket. (Nick Rampe) Maya Johnson's stellar career will continue after Belmont. The Bruins' ace was presented with a golden ticket from the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, ensuring that she will be selected in the league's draft on May 4. "It's something that, when you're a little girl, you grow up dreaming of," Johnson said. "And then for it to actually happen, I'm still a little bit lost for words." Johns

Rendering of the planned cafeteria renovation. (Provided by Keith Chapman) Belmont Auxiliary Services unveiled full renovation plans for Harrington Place Dining Hall at a meeting on Tuesday, including a UCook station, brighter decorating and a more open floor plan. “We want to improve the student experience with a better space,” said Keith Chapman, associate vice president of Auxiliary Services. The renovation was originally scheduled for summer 2025 , but because of th

Belmont Vision Multimedia. (Zach Watkins) Belmont University announced the appointment of Deborah R. Farringer as the first female dean of Belmont's College of Law. Following a national search for the replacement of Dean Alberto Gonzales, Farringer will take over his duties beginning Aug. 1. Farringer, associate dean and professor of Law at Belmont University since 2013, received her Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University Law School, and her Bachelor of Arts in history from

Graphic from Win Miller's Instagram. Win Miller will spend his last year of eligibility at Samford University. The rising senior guard played in a bench role for the Bruins, averaging 2.8 points, 0.6 assists and 0.7 rebounds per game in 8.7 minutes of action. He shot 40.5% from three and 88.9% from the free throw line this season. He joins a Bulldogs team that finished 2nd in Southern Conference play this season, finishing 18-14 overall. He is the third 2025-26 Belmont men's

Jake Maddox. (Sam Dicus) Despite leading by three runs heading into the ninth inning, the Bruins could not close the door on the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders, losing 10-8 in 13 innings. Belmont’s baseball team led by five runs after four innings, six runs after six innings and led by one run with two strikes and two outs in the top of the ninth. “I felt like MTSU did a good job at the plate. They took advantage of the opportunities that we gave them, and ou

Graphic via Ethan Sage's Instagram account. Evan Bradds has landed his first transfer portal commit. Ethan Sage from Division II Pittsburg State University will play his sophomore season in the Bruin red, white and blue. The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 10.2 points, 2.1 assists and 7.1 rebounds per game with the Gorillas in the 2025-26 season. He led the team in rebounds per game, minutes played per game with 33.5 and his 28 blocks also led the team. His 52% shooting percentage

Sister Act Promotional Image (Nashville Repertory Theatre) Nuns, cops and mobsters enveloped the Polk Theater of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Sister Act is a musical based off of the hit ‘90s movie starring Deloris Van Cartier originally played by Whoopi Goldberg. The show starts with the main character Deloris getting into an argument with her toxic boyfriend, Curtis, and later she finds one of the members of his crew shot dead, with Curtis holding the gun. She runs

Graphics via Tyler Lundblade's X account and Sam Orme's Instagram account. Two of Belmont's top portal departures have found their new homes. Tyler Lundblade, this season's Missouri Valley Conference player of the year, will stay in-state and play for the University of Tennessee. Sam Orme, who was highly touted and was named to the All-MVC Second-Team, has committed to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The Cornhuskers are coming off their first NCAA Tournament win in progra